By
Gail R. Delaney
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but in the case of Clara Shortridge Foltz, a mother’s necessity paved the way to many firsts for women — including becoming California’s first woman Notary — that have since molded our nation and our justice system.
By
NNA Staff
The National Association of Secretaries of State adopted a set of standards for webcam notarization last month.
By
Michael Lewis
As more states consider passing laws authorizing webcam notarizations, the practice continues to cause confusion among Notaries and signers alike. Here are answers to the most common questions.
By
NNA Staff, Updated July 30, 2025
A Notary who just moved asks if it's still required to ask for a journal entry thumbprint from signers. The NNA Hotline has the answers.
By
Michael Lewis
We asked Notaries what you would do if a signer demanded to sign a relative's name on her behalf, but refused to record his own name on the document. Here are your answers.
By
David Thun
Thanks to overwhelming interest, USCIS officials are scheduling additional webinars to answer questions from Notaries about completing I-9 forms.
By
Michael Lewis
What would you do if a man asked to sign a family member's name as her representative, but did not want his name to appear in the document?
By
David Thun, Updated December 1, 2025
Keeping your Notary seal and journal secure protects you and your customers from fraud and breaches of privacy.
By
Laura Biewer, Updated May 5, 2025
An experienced Notary offers tips on the best ways to use your time when running your own business.
By
Tracee Jordan
Notary Tracee Jordan discusses the challenges she faced identifying a transgender signer during a notarization.